The Global COVID-19 Pandemic, originating in late 2019, inscribed its dark mark in history, wielding unparalleled disruption and reshaping the world. As a disease that transcended borders, its monumental impact affected global...
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The Rise of the Internet and Social Media (late 20th to early 21st century): Transforming communication, business, and politics.
The epoch-making ascent of the Internet and social media from the late 20th to the early 21st century inherently redefined global communication, catalysing immeasurable transformations across socio-economic, political, and...
The Financial Crisis (2008): The worst global economic crisis since the Great Depression.
In 2008, the world witnessed a financial catastrophe that sent shockwaves through economies globally. The Financial Crisis, emanating from the United States, had a domino effect, causing rampant unemployment, economic recessions...
The 9/11 Attacks (2001): Significant geopolitical events leading to the War on Terror.
Unfolding on the 11th of September 2001, the 9/11 attacks reshaped the world, redrawing geopolitical lines and altering the way societies perceive and respond to threats of terrorism. The devastation in New York City, Washington...
The Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989): Leading to the reunification of Germany and the end of the Cold War.
A symbol of division, not only for a city or a country but for an entire world, crumbled after 28 years, igniting a series of events that would reshape the global landscape. The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 stands prominently...
The Digital Revolution (late 20th century): The shift from mechanical and analogue electronic technology to digital electronics.
The Digital Revolution, a period primarily spanning the late 20th century, signalled an unprecedented shift from traditional industry to an economy based on the proliferation of information technology. Predominantly characterised...
The End of Apartheid in South Africa (1994): Nelson Mandela’s election marked the end of institutionalised racial segregation.
In 1994, South Africa witnessed a pivotal moment in its history: the end of the stringent system of racial segregation known as Apartheid. This momentous occasion, marked by the nation’s first democratic elections and the...
The Space Race (1957-1969): Competition between the Soviet Union and the US, culminating with the moon landing.
Spanning the intense 12 years from 1957 to 1969, the Space Race propelled not just rockets, but also political, scientific, and social revolutions, launching humanity into a new age of discovery and rivalry. The U.S. and the...
The Civil Rights Movement (1950s-1960s): Struggle for the legal rights of African Americans and other minority groups in the U.S.
A seismic societal shift unfolded in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, where the African American community and their allies rose robustly against entrenched racial segregation and systemic injustice, a movement that...
The Cold War (1947-1991): Tension between the Soviet Union and the US, shaping global alliances.
The Cold War, lasting from 1947 to 1991, was a geopolitical and ideological confrontation between the United States (and its allies) and the Soviet Union (and its allies). This period was marked by tensions, proxy wars, nuclear...
